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Clemon, U. W.
Born 1943 in Fairfield, AL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on January 10, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on June 26, 1980, and received commission on June 30, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1999-2006. Service terminated on January 31, 2009, due to retirement.
Education:
Miles College, B.A., 1965
Columbia Law School, J.D., 1968
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on January 10, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on June 26, 1980, and received commission on June 30, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1999-2006. Service terminated on January 31, 2009, due to retirement.
Education:
Miles College, B.A., 1965
Columbia Law School, J.D., 1968
Professional Career:
Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1969-1980
State senator, Alabama, 1975-1980